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Summary Magical elves, mundane humans, tech-handy dwarves, war-obsessed orcs, and sly halflings. These fantasy races, among others, have been around in video games ever since the early coders translated their newfavorite dice game,Dungeons & Dragons, into ones and zeroes. However, some game studios have seen the wisdom in moving beyond those Tolkien-esque archetypes by putting their own spin on the formula or, in some cases, completely inventing the wheel, whether that means adding flavor to each race’s appearances, backstories, lore, or even coming up with a new lineup from scratch....

Madden NFL 25is a game of strategy, so having the bestSafeties will be a key elementin outperforming the opposing team. There are two positions that can fill this role:Strong Safeties (SS)andFree Safeties (FS). Strong Safeties will be closer to the line of scrimmage and will be ideal for shutting down run plays. However, Free Safeties have more distance from the line of scrimmage and will be able to assist in deep passing plays....

Summary It’s easy to love and enjoy co-op games, but sometimes they feel more like single-player games that happen to allow multiple players to work together. This is all well and good for chill gaming sessions. However, at times, couples and groups may want to truly put their teamwork to the test through something challenging that requires real teamwork and communication to succeed. Luckily, there are plenty of co-op games on the market that do exactly that....

Quick Links Cookie Run Kingdom’s seventh season of Super Mayhem is an essential part of the Song of the Night Sea 5.8 update, giving players an opportunity to earn a wealth of items and crystals. The first season of Super Mayhem was released in 2021, titledDragon’s Valley, and hitCookie Run Kingdomin 2021. Since then,Cookie Run Kingdomhas brought back the seasonal modetwo times each year, with the August release being the first edition of 2024....

Summary The latest movie in theVenomfranchise,Venom: The Last Dancejust opened in theaters at the end of last weekfor many countries. However, Japan has to wait one extra week for the movie to release there. It will hit theaters in Japan on November 1st, 2024. That means Japan has one extra week to keep building up interest in the movie before it releases, and a few anime franchises have partnered up to do just that....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Dandadan, Episode 4, “Kicking Turbo Granny’s Ass", now streaming onCrunchyroll. Location-Bound Spirits, also known as Earthbound Spirits, are among themany types of cryptic anomaliesMomo and Okarun will face inDandadan. In the series, Spirits are deceased humans who have remained in the land of the living rather than moving on to the afterlife for one reason or another. They are mostly invisible to normal humans and can only be seen by those with spiritual awareness....

Summary Dexter: Resurrectionsees the surprise return of Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan in the sequel series toDexter: New Blood. Many fans believed the titular serial killer died from a fatal gunshot wound in the 2021 limited series. This now appears to not be the case, as the former forensics lab geek will live to fight another day. However,Dexter: Resurrectionhas a serious problem with one particular kill that the lead character carried out in the final episode ofDexter: New Blood, when he escaped from prison by killing the innocent and likable Sgt ‘Coach’ Logan....

Diablo Immortaljust announced a new crossover withHearthstone, the collectible digital card game set in theWarcraftuniverse. Though little is known about how these Blizzard games will mix together, fans can expectDiablo Immortalto share more about the collaboration soon. Despite pushback when it was first announced,Diablo Immortalhas secured itself as a successfulDiablotitle, boasting consistent updates and a healthy playerbase since its 2022 release. It joinedHearthstonein the halls of ongoing Blizzard mobile titles, where it has continued to receive regular updates, even after the release ofDiablo 4....

Summary Blood Dragon Armor, first appearing inDragon Age: Originsback in 2009, will return inDragon Age: The Veilguardas a bonus for players who pre-order the game. The recently revealed Halloween release date forDragon Age: The Veilguardis getting the franchise’s fanbase excited, and the ability to pick up this classic armor set is triggering some people’s nostalgia. The first two games in the series,Dragon Age: OriginsandDragon Age 2, both included a Blood Dragon armor set, though some players may have been unable to get their hands on it....

The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball DAIMA episode 5, “Panzy” available to stream onCrunchyrolland Netflix. Summary Quick Links WhenDragon Ball DAIMAfirst started, the series was fun and intriguing. With a great concept, fun villain, and new destinations to go to, it appeared the show had everything going for it to be the version ofDragon Ball GTwe should have gotten the first time around. As things continue with very little substance happening, is the show actually leaving a memorable mark on theDragon Ballfranchise, or are the creators just stalling and wasting our time?...

Quick Links Of all the transformations that have been introduced in theDragon Ballfranchise, few are remembered as fondly as Ultra Instinct. In truth, this isn’t as much a transformation as it is a technique, one that is inherent to the Angels of the multiverse who are able to use it at all times with incredible precision. However, when used by mortals, Ultra Instinct seems to take more of a transformation role, at least when Goku uses it....

Fortnite’s Chapter 2 Remix is going strong. Though the schedule is brief, it’s filled with nostalgic callbacks to the2019 OGFortnitemap, celebrity appearances, and a special Juice WRLD tribute set for week three. Meanwhile, anticipation continues to build for Chapter 6 and upcoming updates. Looking to the future, recent leaks indicate that Epic Games is working on several new game modes. At least nine have already been found in the game files, as reported by the well-knownFortniteleaker Egyptian_Leaker on X, formerly Twitter....

Quick Links Summary As Marvel returns toFortnitewith Chapter 5 Season 4, so do some iconic locations that Doctor Doom fans will be familiar with. Marvel has their eyes onFortnitewith the Absolute Doom season, and as such, some major locations and smaller areas of the Battle Royale map have been changed, bringing about fresh POIs for players to explore and marvel at as theyembark on a quest for the Victory Royalealongside Marvel heroes and villains....